Your October Love Horoscope, Revealed

There are two signs in the zodiac that are synonymous with love, lust, and longing — Libra and Scorpio. In October, the sun beams its bright energy toward both, revving up our inner romantics and increasing our urge to merge. Libra season, which lasts until the 22nd, is more lighthearted and happy to draw out the courtship phase. Air-sign energies, like those of Libras, love to converse and collect data. This month, revel in the getting-to-know-you process because, honestly, there’s always something new to learn about the one you love.

When water sign Scorpio takes the wheel for a month on the 22nd, get ready to plunge into the deep...or hop on the life raft and paddle furiously away. This raw, instinctual season has an all-or-nothing theme, so forget about stringing anyone along with a "call me, maybe" line. With this palpable simmering energy ruling the skies, seductive powers are super potent in October’s final third. Beam them mindfully or hearts could break.

Gemini

With the sun in your glamorous, amorous fifth house until the 22nd, the month is off to a sizzling start. Strike while the iron is scorching, Gemini, by taking the lead in love. On the 16th, attraction could emerge from the friend zone or a fortuitous right swipe, thanks to a full moon in your team and tech sector. Surprise! This month, it's you who’s pushing for a more formal commitment, especially once Venus syncs up with Saturn in your serious relationship house from the 18th on.

Circle the 19th in neon pink ink. This could be one of the sultriest — and intense — days of 2016, as shameless Mars and passionate Pluto meet up in your erotic eighth house. But privacy, please: The magic happens behind closed doors or in a just-the-two-of-us setting. When the sun hits Scorpio on the 22nd, you'll cool down a bit, which is probably for the best. Enjoy just being together with the one you adore, quietly looking out at the world and reveling in that silent, side-by-side support. Single and looking? An office romance could bubble up, or you could meet your match at a fitness class. Stability and security can be sexy.